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'PLEASE RUN.' Duterte's supporters are rewarded with a text message from the Davao City mayor read during a gathering in Luneta on September 26, 2015. Photo by Pia Ranada/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's ardent supporters once again have reason to hope.

In a text message addressed to his supporters gathered at the Rizal Park on Saturday, September 26, he told them he would do "some final soul-searching with myself and my family," in relation to the clamor for his presidential bid.

He ended his text message by saying that he would make his decision soon and won't let them down.

(Thank you to all the people who have given me your support. I was told you endured the heat and rain. I'd like to apologize. I am in Zamboanga City to help find a solution to the kidnapping incident that happened in Samal Island last Monday. Thank you very much.)

I hear your clamor loud and clear. I know you want an alternative to those who now present themselves with their ambition to lead the country. I have repeatedly said that I do not have ambitions to be your president. Leaders answer not their self-interest or their personal glory. Leaders respond to duty and moral obligation.

Sa lahat sa kababayan natin, humihingi ako ng konting panahon (To all our countrymen, I am asking for some time), so I can do some final soul-searching with myself and my family.

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